The Plague Dogs
"Thousands and thousands of people will love this book!" – The Boston Globe
A lyrical, engrossing tale, by the author of WATERSHIP DOWN, Richard Adams creates a lyrical and engrossing tale, a remarkable journey into the hearts and minds of two canine heroes, Snitter and Rowf, fugitives from the horrors of an animal research center who escape into the isolation – and terror – of the wilderness.
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Richard Adams
Richard Adams, a name that echoes through the annals of literary history, is best known for his beloved masterpiece Watership Down, a novel that captured the hearts of readers worldwide with its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and compelling exploration of nature and survival. Born in 1920 in Berkshire, England, Adams's early life was marked by a deep connection to the countryside, an affinity that would later blossom into his writing.
Adams's storytelling journey began not in the world of publishing, but through storytelling to his young daughters during long car rides. These tales of rabbits embarking on heroic quests through treacherous landscapes were born from a simple desire to entertain, but the world he created resonated deeply. Watership Down, published in 1972, was the result of these tales and quickly became a literary sensation, offering a fresh perspective on the animal adventure genre. The story, which follows a group of rabbits escaping their doomed warren to find a new home, is as much a profound meditation on leadership, bravery, and community as it is a thrilling adventure. Its enduring success transformed Adams from an unknown author into a figure of international acclaim.
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Reviews and Comments
I liked The Plague Dogs very much. The story was touching and interesting. In my opinion The Plague Dogs is an excellent animal fantasy book for adults. It isn't a children's book, because there are many things which can only be understood by adult readers. The Plagues Dogs isn't an easy book and the reader must think about things to fully understand what's going on. The Plague Dogs is different kind of animal fantasy than Watership Down. That's why I must say that if you're expecting to read a similar book, you'll be disappointed. If you have an open mind and you enjoy reading good stories, The Plague Dogs will impress you. The story is fascinating and the reader comes to care about the dogs and wants to know what happens to them. I can highly recommend this book to everybody, who wants to read different kind of animal fantasy.